Physiotherapist I

The University of Alberta Hospital is a leading clinical, research, and teaching facility in Canada, caring for over 700,000 patients each year from western and northern regions. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services through specialized inpatient programs, ambulatory outpatient clinics, and a hybrid home-based and virtual therapy program (Stroke Early Supported Discharge). We are currently seeking Physiotherapists to join our team in casual support roles. Opportunities are available across a variety of inpatient programs, including cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, orthopedics, medicine, critical care, and burns. There is also an opportunity to contribute to the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (SESD) program, which delivers care through a combination of virtual and in-home services. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required for casual roles within the SESD program. Our site offers excellent professional development through monthly practice-led learning events, promotes ongoing growth and quality improvement, and encourages mentorship from a diverse and experienced team of healthcare professionals. The University of Alberta Hospital is centrally located in the capital city, near the academic campus, Old Strathcona, and the scenic river valley. We support healthy lifestyles by providing amenities such as secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit station, the Pulse Fitness Centre, and other ReVitalize programs.

As the Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence in development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness and functional decline. You will provide intervention (i.e. prevention, triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, management, education, consultation, fostering resourcefulness, case management, referral and transition support to individuals, groups, populations and communities. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. The PT collaborates with patient(s) and families in determining, implementing and evaluating appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement; partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families and other stakeholders to advance services for their clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.

Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

As Required.